Need 12.6 to own a HKP7??

timothydgordon

timothydgordon

Regular
EE Expired
Rating - 88.9%
16   2   0
This post is in NO way meant to criticize an EE ad.

Some time ago a friend of mine transferred an HKP7PSP over to me and the registration certificate says 106mm. I just picked up an HKP7PSP from a retailer on Monday. On my Firearm Registration Certificate it says the barrel length is 107mm.

Today I was browsing the EE and saw a used HKP7M8 that had sold on the EE is back-up for sale. I'm assuming the sale didn't go through because the ad has been changed to say that the pistol now requires a 12-6 license. The HKP7M8 is the same as an HKP7PSP with the exception of where the magazine release is located and a plastic covering over the top of the trigger guard. Otherwise, the same. So, this doesn't make sense to me. I believe that this seller is accurate as he has a lot of experience selling here. So, I'm curious..

Has the RCMP changed the status on the HKP7PSP to 12.6? I know that the way the barrell is measured is what grants the P7 it's restricted licensing. Has the RCMP caught on and changed the way they measure this pistol specifically?

I'm very curious to know what is going on.

Tim.
 
Last edited:
Some of the old guns (like a P7M8 made in the 80's) were initially improperly registered as prohibited. (before the push stick to breech face, measure stick method).
 
i was following that ad too, my guess is that its vintage and he bought it back in the 80's early 90's before all the status changed and on his registration stated 105 or less, which puts it in the prohib cat. (12.6) . althought i bet if he had it verified and measured, it would come out to 106, or even 107, as all the ones ive seen have been restricted and state greater than 106mm . I also think i remember someone telling me theres 2 frn numbers for the p7m8 restricted and 12.6 , all p7s should be restricted but i think before the status change were wrongfully entered as 104, 105mm.

thats my guess anyways.
 
BKP99 said:
Some of the old guns (like a P7M8 made in the 80's) were initially improperly registered as prohibited. (before the push stick to breech face, measure stick method).
Click to expand...

Yea, I was also under the impression that this is how the P7 passes its certification to become restricted. The fact that when the measuring stick is pushed through the barrell for measuring.

Thanks guys for the heads up. I am concerned as an owner but also because I'm selling one so I don't want any unexpected headache during the sale.

Thanks again,
Tim.
 
I have measured it and know what it is. The issue at hand isn't my measurement but the RCMP registration/certificate. You see, this pistol on the EE was originally sold as a restricted however, the sale did not go through. The pistol was back-up for sale but now with a 12-6 license requirement.

I have spoken to the seller and he indicated to me that the pistol will be verified/measured for 107mm and a new certificate issued for it's restricted class.
 
P7010067.jpg


106.68mm (4.20") hmmmmmmmmmmm.
 
that is a restricted firearm there . if thats the one thats registred as prohib. you just need to talk to someone with a verifier license. i think anyhow.
 
timothydgordon said:
I have measured it and know what it is. The issue at hand isn't my measurement but the RCMP registration/certificate. You see, this pistol on the EE was originally sold as a restricted however, the sale did not go through. The pistol was back-up for sale but now with a 12-6 license requirement.

I have spoken to the seller and he indicated to me that the pistol will be verified/measured for 107mm and a new certificate issued for it's restricted class.
Click to expand...

That is exactly what will happen. I have walked this path with 3 P7's myself. I haven't found one yet that was not legal length for restricted status.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom